"Immersion is felt by students in ways we don't even realize...we like that you watch and react to the video with us" (Burgess, 2012, Teach Like a Pirate).
This video discussion guide will engage your students as you watch and react to the video

I created these number line sticks in 2001 when I could not find any vendor that carried a vertical number line. My students struggled with adding and subtracting negative and positive numbers and this helped them visualize and internalize the

This product can be used for full group teacher read alouds, guided reading groups, literature circles, or individual students. A rubric is included for student and teacher evaluation of each chapter response. The product also includes a section

This basic pop up book is the first product on the market for Pop It Up with many more to come. This template provides the option to choose from two versions: (a) 8 lined writing pages and 2 pop up page insert sections OR (b) 6 lined writing

A fun and interactive game to increase students' understanding of place value as well as fluidity with numbers. Students also practice writing numbers in standard form, word form and expanded form.
Adaptable to any student level K-6 -- easy to

The file is a template for making as many personalized nametags as you need for your class. You just replace the viper with your own image in that same location using the same size so it fits perfectly for popping up and replace the names with your

My main goal in teaching has always been to help students learn on their own with the teacher serving as a resource. A teacher in this type of situation would serve as a facilitator who assists or guides when needed. I believe this approach gives students an opportunity to become responsible for their own learning. I also believe in using a variety of teaching styles to meet the individual needs of learners. This means that the teacher has to be flexible and willing to go the extra mile to keep up with current research in education regarding teaching methods, content, and learning styles.

The students should be involved in creating projects that are worthwhile (relevant to their lives), complex, and interdisciplinary. This helps them experience the relationship between subject areas as well as understand how each area can be used in solving real world problems.

Even though I have stated many of my beliefs, I find that through my experiences I grow and change. I am always telling my students "It's OK to make mistakes--you are learning." The same goes for me--I am still learning too!